newbee

I drink Diet Coke like a fish drinks water. I know that I have gone literally months at a time without drinking any water. So to increase my water, I have made myself alternate from Diet Coke to a 20-oz bottle of water back and forth. My current goal is to drink 3 bottles of water a day. That significantly reduces that number of Diet Cokes I drink each day, and I'm also feeling less bloated and fuller. Even if you flavor your water, you might consider alternating it with your current go-to drink, and set small goals and go upward. I currently get 1590 calories, with a goal of losing 1 lb a week. My loss has been bigger than that so far, because I had been eating far more than that for quite a while. I find myself eating 1400-1500 most days and still losing. One tip I've heard is "eat things that grow" i.e. fruits/veggies, even meats/fish, and less packaged products. I forget sometimes how much I really like fruits. Also, I've found a fruit dip that really makes me excited to eat an apple/strawberry with my lunch each day. I've also concocted a spinach salad that I enjoy that helps fill me up. Find a few go-to foods that you can really get excited about, and start by making some small changes, one at a time. Good luck, you can do it!

I don't like water either but I drink between 8 to 12 glasses a day with Mio they have different flavors and you can change them up and no calories either I also drink decaf brewed coffee about a pot or pot and a half a day. If you would like to add me feel free. we all need the support.and are in this together. good luck welcome to MFP.